30 THE SECOND FROGGY FAIRY BOOK. A cry arose that caused a great excite- ment. “The king’s pitcher is broken!” The great grasshopper spread its wings, and, rising from the tree, flew blindly through the cavern: it banged into the walls and roof, fell among its fellows and again flew up, whirring, in mid-air past Elsie. She became frightened. | Wehlo: biroike «thre pitcher? Who broke the pitcher ?” arose the inquir- ing call, louder and louder, until at last there was heard a reply: “ Katy-did !” Then a great contra- diction arose. Some said Katy-did, and some, Katy- didn't : “ Katy-did, Katy-didn’t, — _ Katy broke the pitcher.’ Meanwhile the air became alive with insects.. Elsie dodged about, fearful of being covered with the crawly creatures A voice sounded from the direction of the tree : “Cracky, cracky. Where can she be? Dear amet: